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Year: [2017-10]

Revised TOR for Toll Free Helpline

National Commission for Women and children is pleased to share the revised TOR to invite bids from eligible National Consultancy Firms/ National Consultant holding valid trade license for consultancy to establish the Toll Free Helpline.

The last date of submission is Nov 2nd ,2017 before 2 pm and it will be opened on the same date at 2:30 Pm.

CMIS End User Training

The National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) with funding from Save the Children International (SCI) under the project "Strengthening Child Justice System in Bhutan" has developed the Central Management Information System (CMIS) for Women and Children in Difficult Circumstances and in Conflict with the Law.

With the system in place, NCWC is conducting first ever End-User CMIS Training to all the relevant stakeholders for two days (26 and 27 October 2017) in Phuentsholing

27-Oct-2017 Event

Quotation to develop the SOP for Toll Free helpline

National Commission for Women and children is pleased to invite bids from eligible National Consultancy Firms or National Consultant holding valid trade license for Consultancy to develop the Toll Free helpline Standard Operating Procedure for Women and Children in Difficult Circumstance.

The last date of submission is Nov 2,2017 before 10 am and it will be opened on the same date at 10 am.

Validation Workshop on the Draft Gender Equality Policy and the Mid-year GFPs Meeting

The National Commission for Women and Children conducted the high level Validation workshop on the draft Gender Equality Policy on 20 October, 2017. Representatives from Ministries, autonomous agencies, CSOs and Development Partners attended the workshop. The Policy is being developed by the NCWC in collaboration with the UNDP, Bhutan Office.

The main purpose of the Gender Equality Policy is to provide overarching directives to ensure equal rights, opportunities and benefits to women and men, girls and boys and to address the gaps and inequalities existing within the family, workplace, community and in society. It is also to ensure that substantive gender equality is achieved wherein full growth and potential are achieved in the economic, social and political spheres.

The Validation Workshop was preceded by a day long mid-year meeting of the Gender Focal Persons (GFPs) from Government Ministries and Agencies, CSOs and Dzongkhags on 19 October, 2017.

The key highlights of the meeting with GFP were: the incorporation of the specific roles and responsibilities of the GFPs in the draft Gender Equality Policy; the need to ensure quality in the establishment of crèches, with special focus on caregivers and sustainability aspects; and the need to target high level decision-makers at the central and local government level for sensitization and awareness on gender equality issues.

24-Oct-2017 Event

Vacancy for Sr. Program Officer in the Children Division

National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) is pleased to announce the vacancy for Sr. Program Officer in the Children Division detailed below

Position Title : Sr.Program
Position Level: P3
Qualification :Minimum Bachelors Degree,preferably with experience in field and masters.
Nos. of Post : 1

Interested in-service civil servants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply (lateral transfer, no promotion). Application along with Curriculum Vitae and other documents must reach NCWC latest by 2 nd November, 2017.

1. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked as “Quotation for Air Ticket” to the Head, Secretariat Services , NCWC latest by October 23, 2017 before 10am and will be opened at 2 pm on the same day.

2. The rate should be quoted as per the sector given above and will be selected based on the lowest evaluated bid.

3. Airline and seats must be confirmed while submitting the quotation and submit confirmed itineraries.

4. The validation of fares and availability of seats should be as per the details mentioned above.

5. The successful bidder should submit the photocopy of every air ticket along with their invoices for payment.

6. Unconditional quotations like an increase of fares or changes of airlines at the time of travel are not accepted.

In case the lowest bidder withdraws his/her bid then the second lowest bidder shall be asked to purchase and issue ticket(s) and the difference amount shall be borne by the lowest bidder.

9. Tenders should be accompanied with a lump sum amount of Nu. 5,000/- only as earnest money deposit in the form of draft/cash warrant issued in favour of the Director, National Commission for Women and Children.

10. The purchaser reserves every right to reject the bids if it is found not responsive to our terms and conditions, and the decision of tender committee will be final and binding.

17-Oct-2017 Tender

Invitation of Quotation for Air Ticket

National Commission for Women and Children(NCWC) is pleased to invite sealed bids from the eligible license holders for the supply of air tickets as per the following terms and conditions.

1. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked as “Quotation for Air Ticket” to the Head, Secretariat Services , NCWC latest by October 23, 2017 before 10am and will be opened at 2 pm on the same day.

2. The rate should be quoted as per the sector given above and will be selected based on the lowest evaluated bid.

3. Airline and seats must be confirmed while submitting the quotation and submit confirmed itineraries.

4. The validation of fares and availability of seats should be as per the details mentioned above.

5. The successful bidder should submit the photocopy of every air ticket along with their invoices for payment.

6. Unconditional quotations like an increase of fares or changes of airlines at the time of travel are not accepted.

In case the lowest bidder withdraws his/her bid then the second lowest bidder shall be asked to purchase and issue ticket(s) and the difference amount shall be borne by the lowest bidder.

9. Tenders should be accompanied with a lump sum amount of Nu. 5,000/- only as earnest money deposit in the form of draft/cash warrant issued in favour of the Director, National Commission for Women and Children.

10. The purchaser reserves every right to reject the bids if it is found not responsive to our terms and conditions, and the decision of tender committee will be final and binding.

16-Oct-2017 Tender

International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC)

International Day of the Girl Child, October 11, 2017 "EmPOWER girls: Emergency response and resilience planning." Sherubtse College, Kanglung

This year the National Commission for Women and Children in collaboration with Sherubtse College and support from UNICEF joins the global community in observing the International Day of the Girl Child with the theme “Empower girls: Emergency response and resilience planning.” Empower girls will highlight the current actions of empowered girls in a range of geographical settings that represent the vast diversity of emergency contexts.

The day, which is observed on 11th October every year, serves as a catalyst for the growing worldwide movement to empower girls and mark the launch of a year-long effort to bring together multi-sectoral partners and stakeholders to advocate for, and draw attention and investments to the most pressing needs and opportunities of girls in emergencies, among them: access to menstrual hygiene and other commodities, and related gender-responsive health and nutrition information and services; addressing gender-based violence and harmful practices through a range of prevention, protection and response approaches; and access to girls’ education and skills-building.

Event:

To observe the International Day of the Girl Child, Hon’ble Lyonpo Dorji Choden, Chairperson of the NCWC and the Minister for Works and Human Settlement will grace the occasion with the people of Trashigang, Women representatives from six eastern Dzongkhags, students and faculty of Sherubtse College. The NCWC will conduct a sensitization on its mandate, The Child Care and Protection Act, 2011, The Child Adoption Act, 2012 and The Domestic Prevention Act, 2013 and the related Rules and Regulations followed by presentations from key stakeholders and relevant partners.

In collaboration with Sherubtse College, NCWC will hold a panel discussion on the theme of the IDGC; "EmPOWER girls: Emergency response and resilience planning."

The panelists from different agencies will talk on the various efforts of young girls towards addressing the issues faced by girls all around the world and the initiatives taken to continuously respond to their needs and help them develop their full potential. The discussion will also focus on various interventions being undertaken, gaps and challenges and future actions that are necessary. it would also touch on coordination issues and the need for the Government, local authorities, civil society, development partners, children, youth and the community to work together.

Background:

Two billion people live in countries affected by conflict and violence, and 200 million people are affected by natural disasters every year. In 2016, approximately 535 million
children were living in countries affected by conflict, natural disasters, epidemics and other emergencies worldwide.

Every 10 minutes, somewhere in the world, an adolescent girl dies as a result of violence. Gender-based violence often spikes in humanitarian emergencies and displacement settings, subjecting girls to sexual and physical violence, child marriage, exploitation, and trafficking. Girls are also 2.5 times more likely to be out of school than boys during conflict, compromising their future prospects for work and financial independence as adults. Health services critical to girls’ well being, including sexual and reproductive health services and information, maternal care, and provisions for menstrual health and hygiene, are often scarce or insufficient in crisis situations. The Article 9.17 and 18 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 reaffirms the commitment of the Government to take appropriate measures to eliminate all forms of discrimination and exploitation against women and children including trafficking, prostitution, abuse, violence, harassment and intimidation at workplace in both public and private spheres. Further, Article 9.3 states "the state shall endeavor to create a civil society free of oppression, discrimination and violence, based on the rule of law, protection of human rights and dignity, and to ensure the fundamental rights and freedom of the people."

Bhutan is one of the first signatories to the Convention on the Rights of the Child which was ratified on August 21, 1990 and its two optional protocols on the Sale of Children and Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict in 2009.

The NCWC has been working closely with Government agencies, Non-government organizations and Development partners in particular UNICEF and Save the Children International towards promoting and protecting the rights of children in Bhutan.

12-Oct-2017 Event

Happy 6th Royal Wedding Anniversary

On the joyous occasion of 6th Royal Wedding Anniversary, the National Commission for Women and Children would like to join the nation in wishing good health and happiness to Their Majesties The King and Gyaltsuen.

12-Oct-2017 Event

Quotation for establishment of Toll Free Help line

National Commission for Women and children is pleased to invite bids from eligible National Consultancy Firms/ National Consultant holding valid trade license for consultancy to establish the Toll Free Helpline.

The last date of submission is oct 25,2017 before 10 am and it will be opened on the same date at 2 Pm.